Richard Crawford
About Richard Crawford
Richard Crawford is a Senior Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry. He has expertise in Design Control, Design of Experiments, and Biomedical Engineering.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Richard Crawford is currently serving as a Senior Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific in Galway. With an extensive tenure at the company, he has gained deep familiarity with its processes and products. His role involves focusing on the development and optimization of processes critical to the manufacture of medical devices.
Previous Work Experience
Richard Crawford has accumulated a diverse range of experiences in the medical device industry over more than 20 years. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Bioinnovate fellow at BioInnovate Ireland from 2018 to 2020 in County Galway. His earlier roles include working as a Customer Engineer at Applied Materials Europe from 2000 to 2003 and as a Process Technician at Adria Ltd. from 1993 to 2000 in Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Educational Background
Richard Crawford has a solid educational background in engineering and bioinnovation. He earned a Postgraduate Research Diploma in Bioinnovation from the National University of Ireland, Galway, completing his studies in 2019. Additionally, he holds a BSc in Manufacturing Management from Sligo IT, where he studied from 2010 to 2012.
Expertise in Design Control and Experiments
Richard Crawford possesses specialized expertise in Design Control and Design of Experiments. These skills are essential in the development of medical devices, ensuring that processes are not only efficient but also compliant with necessary standards. This expertise underscores his capability in his role as a Senior Process Development Engineer.
Background in Biomedical Engineering
Richard Crawford has a strong background in Biomedical Engineering, which significantly contributes to his role in process development within the medical device industry. This background supports his ability to oversee the development of highly technical and sensitive medical manufacturing processes effectively.